Program Description
The West Virginia Food Stamp Program (FSP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. Food Stamps may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. Food Stamps cannot be used for: household items, grooming products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information on the West Virginia Food Stamp program and
instructions on how to apply, please visit:
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/fs.asp
You can also identify and contact your local county Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) office by checking:
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
Please call the DHHR to speak with a client service
representative:
800-642-8589
Managing Agency
West Virginia
http://www.wv.gov
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